"Buy National Geographic Kids Everything Weather: Facts, Photos, and Fun that Will Blow You Away" Overview
Weather can be wild, freaky, and fascinating! Powerful twisters roar through homes; earthquakes shatter whole cities; hurricanes fly through towns. How does it all happen and how do we know what we do? All you need to know about weather and all of its wildness will be found in the pages of this colorful, energetic, and accessible book. Kids will also learn about real-life encounters with wild weather from National Geographic tornado chaser, Tim Samaras, featured in "Explorer's Corners" throughout the book. Packed with fun facts and amazing photographs, this book gives kids an in-depth look at these amazing natural phenomena.You will not be disappointed with National Geographic Kids Everything Weather: Facts, Photos, and Fun that Will Blow You Away
"Buy A Photo Book of Myth Dream Experiences (Mythology)" Overview
The Mythology of Dream photo book is a series of photo and art, and is intended to be read in page turning manner. It has dozens of nature photo, and is arranged in a series of reflection; such as to be a word defying manner of art. Topics include a review of known reference or experience to sponsor dream, and have topics of Dr. Jung to known spirit publications. Several Chapters consider Aristotle in an Older consideration of prophesy from the Greek; including memory, prophesy and metaphysics. Find art of polar bear, whale and eagle. Find a total of nine Chapters and some personal collection of digital photography. Nature in a Lady Dragon will to be found to consume all 'human' portrayal; so to provide more of a series of art in a consideration of philosophy. The cover is seen in a brown beer to catch trout to jump to a higher level. A Chapter of Metaphysics presents art about a cause of the symbols to be the soul, and the author of the story to be the angels. Topics include combination of opposite affects; so to have the Greek to term surviving themes to be 'horses'. Find artwork of the chariot of Zeus, and a comparison of chaff versus grain in Biblical verse quote. A Chapter assesses distress and torture to access the soul and to dream. The text appears white, and to portray a bleaching experience.You will not be disappointed with A Photo Book of Myth Dream Experiences (Mythology)
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The Mythology of Dream photo book is a series of photo and art, and is intended to be read in page turning manner. It has dozens of nature photo, and is arranged in a series of reflection; such as to be a word defying manner of art. Topics include a review of known reference or experience to sponsor dream, and have topics of Dr. Jung to known spirit publications. Several Chapters consider Aristotle in an Older consideration of prophesy from the Greek; including memory, prophesy and metaphysics. Find art of polar bear, whale and eagle. Find a total of nine Chapters and some personal collection of digital photography. Nature in a Lady Dragon will to be found to consume all 'human' portrayal; so to provide more of a series of art in a consideration of philosophy. The cover is seen in a brown beer to catch trout to jump to a higher level. A Chapter of Metaphysics presents art about a cause of the symbols to be the soul, and the author of the story to be the angels. Topics include combination of opposite affects; so to have the Greek to term surviving themes to be 'horses'. Find artwork of the chariot of Zeus, and a comparison of chaff versus grain in Biblical verse quote. A Chapter assesses distress and torture to access the soul and to dream. The text appears white, and to portray a bleaching experience.
"Buy The Portrait: Professional Techniques and Practices in Portrait Photography" Overview
Covers the key aspects of the art and practice of professional portrait photography. Offers expert guidance with chapters by top professional portrait photographers on topics such as selecting equipment, refining lighting and exposure techniques, and establishing and operating a successful portrait business. Also covers specialty portraits, fashion and glamour photography, plus tips on presenting portraits to increase sales. 120 pages (over 150 illustrations), 8-1/2 x 11.
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"Buy The Film Developing Cookbook (Darkroom Cookbook, Vol. 2)" Overview
The Film Developing Cookbook is an up-to-date manual for modern film development techniques. While the original Darkroom Cookbook focused entirely on photographic chemicals and formulae, this book concentrates on films, their characteristics, and the developers each requires for maximum control of the resulting image.
The Film Developing Cookbook specifically addresses the difficult subject of T-grain film development. It includes rarely found information on film development and the nature of film developers. The authors take bold and controversial stances on many widely accepted film developing dogmas. They tackle many of the widely accepted "myths" of film development. They reject the trend toward `scientific evaluation' of films and developers in favor of the photographer developing a personal aesthetic without relying exclusively on densitometry or H&D curves.
Steve Anchell is a contributing editor to Outdoor Photographer and PhotoWork magazines. He has written columns, feature articles, and interviews for Camera & Darkroom, View Camera, PIC, Shutterbug, Photo Shopper, and PhotoPro magazines. His previous two books with Focal Press, The Darkroom Cookbook and The Variable Contrast Printing Manual are photography best-sellers.
Steve's photographs have been exhibited in galleries and are shown in private collections. He photographs and prints both color and black-and-white with 35mm, 2¼ and large-format ccameras. He has conducted over 80 photographic and darkroom workshops since 1979. Steve is currently the program director for the Photographer's Formulary Workshops in Condon, Montana. In early 1998, the first collection of his personal work, entitled The Nude at Big Sur, will be published by Whitefish Editions.
Bill Troop is a highly respected independent photochemist.
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"Buy The KODAK Most Basic Book of Digital Nature Photography" Overview
Twenty-three million: that’s approximately how many photographers are out there, capturing nature in all its glory. And, with the ease of digital equipment, that number is certain to rise. From Kodak, the company that stands for quality and consumer trust, comes a book for that enormous market. It covers both digital and nature photography, and offers a practical, problem-solving approach to taking a great picture. Get the lowdown on outdoor gear, from lenses to cameras. Learn the practical facts about bringing equipment into the field. Make the most of common photo accessories. Find out the five things every outdoor photographer needs, along with time-tested tips for finding and attracting wildlife, telling a compelling story with an image, and making the most of every opportunity.
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"Buy Good Night Irene: Stories and Photos about the record-breaking tropical storm that devastated Vermont, the Catskills and the Berkshires" Overview
When Hurricane Irene gathered steam in the Atlantic Ocean in August 2011, most people in New England and New York simply yawned and checked their sump pumps and flash light batteries. They were used to storms. But during the night of Aug. 28, the rain turned into a deluge of Biblical proportions. Scenic babbling brooks that few had noticed before mutated into monsters that tore down houses, destroyed highways, swept away cars and even opened up graveyards so that coffins floated down the streets. Super-saturated hillsides collapsed onto roads, houses and cars. Historic covered bridges that had stood for a century and a half were washed away in the torrent of water. Communities became isolated islands when bridges were washed away and the only way to get in or out was by helicopter. Writers, bloggers and photographers from throughout the storm-damaged regions of Vermont, the Catskills, Western Massachusetts and New Hampshire share their stories and photographs in a new offering from Surry Cottage Books.You will not be disappointed with Good Night Irene: Stories and Photos about the record-breaking tropical storm that devastated Vermont, the Catskills and the Berkshires
"Buy It's a Snap!: George Eastman's First Photo (Great Idea Series)" Overview
In 1877 in Rochester, New York, George Eastman couldn’t understand why picture-taking was so difficult. Having left school at fourteen to support his mother and two sisters, George decided to find out by making photography his hobby. He packed up glass plates, a plate holder, a tent, a heavy tripod, a thick piece of black cloth, a water jug, and chemicals and set off to take his first photograph.
George realized that not many people could own a camera — they were too expensive and the size of today’s microwave ovens! But how could he make picture-taking easier? Eventually, George created dry plates, and they were such a success that he opened his own dry-plate company in 1881. But this was only the beginning — George went on to invent film and the Brownie camera. The rest is history.
Monica Kulling’s spunky, playful text is beautifully complemented by the stunning pen-and-ink with watercolor illustrations of artist Bill Slavin. It’s a Snap! George Eastman’s First Photo introduces a new series for Tundra — the Great Idea Series — a must-have for schools, libraries, and parents alike.You will not be disappointed with It's a Snap!: George Eastman's First Photo (Great Idea Series)
"Buy 50 Photo Projects - Ideas to Kickstart Your Photography" Overview
Whether you want to get more from your DSLR or are simply looking for new creative avenues to explore, 50 Photo Projects shows you how to break out of your comfort zone and try something new.
Packed with invaluable tips on how to create stunning photographs, Lee Frost provides the bright ideas that will reinvigorate your photography, from inspiration on what to photograph, to inventive projects with vintage, pinhole and toy cameras.You will not be disappointed with 50 Photo Projects - Ideas to Kickstart Your Photography
"Buy Last Photos: vol 8: My Treasured Memories (My Treasured Memories of Elvis)" Overview
Last Photos: vol. 8 My Treasured Memories is based upon the title, “My Treasured Memories of Elvis.” Judy photographed Elvis for the last time in 1976 in her hometown, Spokane. With this volume, all of her published photos are now available in ebook format. We first published the hardcover title, ISBN #978-0-9632274-1-6 in 2009; hardcover printing by Signature Book Printing. Because of the number and size of photographs, we are creating a multiple part series of ebooks. This is Judy Palmer’s book. It is a book written by an Elvis fan for Elvis fans.So many fans want to know “What was he like?” Judy answers this question by sharing her experiences with you. From her stories I am impressed by this thought; small gestures matter. He said “Thank you” for a photograph or a scrapbook. When he could, he shared a joke or small talk with his fans. He was patient and kind. He somehow made them all feel significant. Elvis lives on today, not only because of the big moments in his career; but also that endearing quality of his character. The heart of Judy’s book is her concert photos. Many fans took countless number of photos of Elvis performing. After 1970 Judy taught herself to photograph in natural light so she wouldn’t get caught by the showroom security. She was now free from the limitations of flash photography. She always sat close to the stage. Her new skill and proximity to Elvis gave her a point of view most amateur photographers did not have. She was able to capture his mood on stage without disturbing him. Her photos were highly prized from the beginning, other fans immediately wanted copies for themselves. Judy quickly moved from trading copies to selling prints. As she attended more shows, she mailed written descriptions of what she saw and price lists for reprints. She gained a reputation as one of the finest amateur photographers of Elvis. She created a “brand name,” an identity for herself among Elvis fans.Judy chose the photographs and the stories for this book. I edited only for clarity, not for content. It is also important that she chose what not to include. Such is her desire to protect Elvis that she will not publish an image, or a story that she considers unflattering. Both Judy and I hope you enjoy this tribute to Elvis by people who loved Elvis. You will not be disappointed with Last Photos: vol 8: My Treasured Memories (My Treasured Memories of Elvis)
Last Photos: vol 8: My Treasured Memories (My Treasured Memories of Elvis) Specifications
Last Photos: vol. 8 My Treasured Memories is based upon the title, “My Treasured Memories of Elvis.” Judy photographed Elvis for the last time in 1976 in her hometown, Spokane. With this volume, all of her published photos are now available in ebook format. We first published the hardcover title, ISBN #978-0-9632274-1-6 in 2009; hardcover printing by Signature Book Printing. Because of the number and size of photographs, we are creating a multiple part series of ebooks. This is Judy Palmer’s book. It is a book written by an Elvis fan for Elvis fans.So many fans want to know “What was he like?” Judy answers this question by sharing her experiences with you. From her stories I am impressed by this thought; small gestures matter. He said “Thank you” for a photograph or a scrapbook. When he could, he shared a joke or small talk with his fans. He was patient and kind. He somehow made them all feel significant. Elvis lives on today, not only because of the big moments in his career; but also that endearing quality of his character. The heart of Judy’s book is her concert photos. Many fans took countless number of photos of Elvis performing. After 1970 Judy taught herself to photograph in natural light so she wouldn’t get caught by the showroom security. She was now free from the limitations of flash photography. She always sat close to the stage. Her new skill and proximity to Elvis gave her a point of view most amateur photographers did not have. She was able to capture his mood on stage without disturbing him. Her photos were highly prized from the beginning, other fans immediately wanted copies for themselves. Judy quickly moved from trading copies to selling prints. As she attended more shows, she mailed written descriptions of what she saw and price lists for reprints. She gained a reputation as one of the finest amateur photographers of Elvis. She created a “brand name,” an identity for herself among Elvis fans.Judy chose the photographs and the stories for this book. I edited only for clarity, not for content. It is also important that she chose what not to include. Such is her desire to protect Elvis that she will not publish an image, or a story that she considers unflattering. Both Judy and I hope you enjoy this tribute to Elvis by people who loved Elvis.
"Buy Your Birthday Book: A Keepsake Journal" Overview
Start this at birth, wrap it up at eighteen, fill it out each year in between.
This is not anything like a baby book. It’s a birthday book! It was born from the simple idea that birthdays provide the perfect annual opportunity to preserve a sweet moment in time as your child changes from year to year. So it’s a multi-layered confection: annual touchstone, cherished ritual, and eternal keepsake. This journal provides fun, fast, and casual birthday activities for ages 1-18 as well as space to stick birthday photos and a random picture from each year, amusing and thought-provoking questions to ask your kid, and a time-capsule envelope for stashing away odds and ends (artwork, school papers, hand tracings, birthday cards, invitations, and other memorabilia).
From toddler hood to young adulthood to every hood in between, you’ll return to the same four activities for each birthday. The questions prompts, and tone may shift each year, but the essence intentionally remains intact.You will not be disappointed with Your Birthday Book: A Keepsake Journal
"Buy How to Make Good Photos: the Film and Digital Guide to Better Pictures" Overview
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Who Needs this Guide: This quick guide will make the budding photographer a Better Photographer!
What Problem does this guide solve: Making the new shooter aware of problems before pushing the button.
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This guide quickly covers the different uses of lighting and composition that can change your “snapshots” into quality photos.
You also get a “Private Link” to the “How to Make Good Photos” website that shows prime examples of Composition, Lighting and other professional camera techniques.
You will not be disappointed with How to Make Good Photos: the Film and Digital Guide to Better Pictures
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How to Make Good Photos: the Film and Digital Guide to Better Pictures
Who Needs this Guide: This quick guide will make the budding photographer a Better Photographer!
What Problem does this guide solve: Making the new shooter aware of problems before pushing the button.
Who is the Reader: This is the Perfect Gift for New Camera Owners.
This guide quickly covers the different uses of lighting and composition that can change your “snapshots” into quality photos.
You also get a “Private Link” to the “How to Make Good Photos” website that shows prime examples of Composition, Lighting and other professional camera techniques.
"Buy Kodak Professional Black-And-White Films (Publication)" Overview
Despite the prevalence of color photography, professional-quality black-and-white pictures have a richness of tone and shading all their own. This thoroughly revised and updated classic guide covers the varieties and uses of Kodak black-and-white films to ensure that you get the best possible results. It includes information on film characteristics, selection, and processing. Full data sheets on each available Kodak film provide technical information, including exposure and development specifications. Know the characteristics of a high-quality negative, the basics of tone reproduction, and how to judge negative quality visually. Spectral sensitivity, reciprocity characteristics, film speeds, and exposure latitude all receive coverage. Sort and handle your film properly, and after you've finished shooting, think about stop baths, fixing, push processing, reversal processing, and processing for image stability. Throughout, examples of black-and-white photos demonstrate different effects, such as high contrast, and the results of different exposures, film types, and developing. Includes a film guide for matching the right film with the right job. Silver Pixel 88 pages, 116 b/w illus., 8 1/2 x 11.
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"Buy The Fifth Here's How; Techniques for Outstanding Pictures (Kodak Photo Book, Advanced AE-87)" Overview
Another alluring Kodak publication that makes everyone want to be a better photographer! On shiny, slick glossy paper with bright attractive photos and interesting yet easy instructions. Covers Photography of cats & dogs, Creative Close-ups of Flowers, Underwater Photography, Pictorial Lighting Outdoors, A Galaxy of Glassware, and Photography from the Air! You can do it!You will not be disappointed with The Fifth Here's How; Techniques for Outstanding Pictures (Kodak Photo Book, Advanced AE-87)
"Buy Happy Animals. A Children's Animal Picture Book" Overview
Happy cat. Happy dog. Happy frog, on a log. Happy owl, in a tree. Happy ducks. One, two, three.
A book of happy animal pictures with simple rhyming text, and a happy ending!You will not be disappointed with Happy Animals. A Children's Animal Picture Book
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Happy cat. Happy dog. Happy frog, on a log. Happy owl, in a tree. Happy ducks. One, two, three.
A book of happy animal pictures with simple rhyming text, and a happy ending!
"Buy Photographing Children Photo Workshop: Develop Your Digital Photography Talent" Overview
While digital technology has made acceptable photos easy to achieve, this book is about taking exceptional photos that preserve the essence of childhood.You?ll learn to trust your instincts and your own unique vision and discover how to create beautiful photographs in a variety of lighting situations, all while sharpening your observation skills and learning how to involve your subjects. Plus, insightful tips on understanding what equipment is right for you will help you get great results when working with any age group.You will not be disappointed with Photographing Children Photo Workshop: Develop Your Digital Photography Talent
Does your toddler love to look at pictures of puppies and dogs? Mine does!
Puppy Pics: Book 2 is the second in a series of picture books for young children to be viewed on the Nook Color, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, PC, or Mac.
Your child will love to flip through the pages and read along with each high-resolution professional puppy picture.
Photos: 12 Words: 22
Ages: 1 - Anyone who loves pictures of dogs!
This is the second book in the Puppy Pics series!
All photos and words by Scott Neumyer.
**Please Note: This book contains high-resolution color images and is designed to be viewed on a Kindle Fire, Nook Tablet, Nook Color, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, PC, or Mac. It is intentionally created to be viewed in portrait orientation. It may not dispay properly on an original Nook or Kindle.
About the Author: Scott Neumyer is a writer, publicist, and photographer. He is the author of Jimmy Stone's Ghost Town, a fantastical mystery for young readers, Inked, a romantic YA short story, and Puppy Pics: Book 1. He has over ten years experience in Online PR & Marketing, and worked for three years as a Media Buyer for a major national film distributor. He appears in WANTED UNDEAD OR ALIVE: Vampire Hunters and Other Kick-Ass Enemies of Evil (Citadel Press August 2010). Scott has also had stories appear online and in print in prestigious magazines such as McSweeney's Internet Tendency, Pindeldyboz, and Hobart Pulp.You will not be disappointed with Puppy Pics: Book 2
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Does your toddler love to look at pictures of puppies and dogs? Mine does!
Puppy Pics: Book 2 is the second in a series of picture books for young children to be viewed on the Nook Color, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, PC, or Mac.
Your child will love to flip through the pages and read along with each high-resolution professional puppy picture.
Photos: 12 Words: 22
Ages: 1 - Anyone who loves pictures of dogs!
This is the second book in the Puppy Pics series!
All photos and words by Scott Neumyer.
**Please Note: This book contains high-resolution color images and is designed to be viewed on a Kindle Fire, Nook Tablet, Nook Color, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, PC, or Mac. It is intentionally created to be viewed in portrait orientation. It may not dispay properly on an original Nook or Kindle.
About the Author: Scott Neumyer is a writer, publicist, and photographer. He is the author of Jimmy Stone's Ghost Town, a fantastical mystery for young readers, Inked, a romantic YA short story, and Puppy Pics: Book 1. He has over ten years experience in Online PR & Marketing, and worked for three years as a Media Buyer for a major national film distributor. He appears in WANTED UNDEAD OR ALIVE: Vampire Hunters and Other Kick-Ass Enemies of Evil (Citadel Press August 2010). Scott has also had stories appear online and in print in prestigious magazines such as McSweeney's Internet Tendency, Pindeldyboz, and Hobart Pulp.
"Buy A Photo Tour of New York (Photo Tour Books)" Overview
This post-9/11 second edition includes updated panoramic skylines and eight pages about the World Trade Center site, showing Ground Zero, memorials, and before-and-after pictures.You will not be disappointed with A Photo Tour of New York (Photo Tour Books)
Seventeen cultures, seventeen gorgeous babies. Appealing color photographs depict diverse traditions and showcase clothing worn by babies from around the world. A simple narrative helps demonstrate that no matter how different babies appear, they are all very much alike -- nurtured and loved by those who care for them.You will not be disappointed with Global Babies
"Buy Blue Honeycreepers (Bird Photo Coffee Table Book Series)" Overview
This book is part of our Coffee Table books that will fit on your Kindle.
The title of this book is “Blue Honeycreepers” because of the bright blue coloring in the Red-legged and Yellow-legged Honeycreeper male birds. When I started writing this I was amazed at the lack of information about these really interesting birds. The internet had mostly rewritten information from the Honeycreeper Wikipedia page. So I set out to try and create not just a photo book, but a book that included some facts about the birds and commentary on their behavior.
The photos for this book were taken in a certified bird conservatory which means they might not be behaving the same that they do in the wild, however from what I have been able to learn from the various references I was able to find their behavior is pretty much the same. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I enjoyed putting it together and as much as Vinny and I enjoyed photographing them. ~ Deborah Carney
This book has full color photos for Kindle apps and the Kindle Fire that support color display. The photos will also display very nicely in black and white. You will not be disappointed with Blue Honeycreepers (Bird Photo Coffee Table Book Series)
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This book is part of our Coffee Table books that will fit on your Kindle.
The title of this book is “Blue Honeycreepers” because of the bright blue coloring in the Red-legged and Yellow-legged Honeycreeper male birds. When I started writing this I was amazed at the lack of information about these really interesting birds. The internet had mostly rewritten information from the Honeycreeper Wikipedia page. So I set out to try and create not just a photo book, but a book that included some facts about the birds and commentary on their behavior.
The photos for this book were taken in a certified bird conservatory which means they might not be behaving the same that they do in the wild, however from what I have been able to learn from the various references I was able to find their behavior is pretty much the same. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I enjoyed putting it together and as much as Vinny and I enjoyed photographing them. ~ Deborah Carney
This book has full color photos for Kindle apps and the Kindle Fire that support color display. The photos will also display very nicely in black and white.
"Buy The Digital Photography Book : Washington DC (250 Photos) (Digiworld)" Overview
250 wonderful color photos of Washington DC for your Kindle Fire. Also available in black/white mode on older Kindle versions.
People, where and how they live, their history and what they have built, both physically and socially; and Nature, so magnificent and fragile: these topics move the present project. Travelling opens minds, moulds them, brings the unknown world in contact with people letting them acknowledge their own differences and resemblances, whose deep understanding teaches everybody what life is. That’s the point: free from politics and any kind of prejudice, what’s to be dealt with in this web magazine is just life and lives in this world.
Contains 250(!!!) amazing photos of Paris, FranceYou will not be disappointed with The Digital Photography Book : Washington DC (250 Photos) (Digiworld)
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250 wonderful color photos of Washington DC for your Kindle Fire. Also available in black/white mode on older Kindle versions.
People, where and how they live, their history and what they have built, both physically and socially; and Nature, so magnificent and fragile: these topics move the present project. Travelling opens minds, moulds them, brings the unknown world in contact with people letting them acknowledge their own differences and resemblances, whose deep understanding teaches everybody what life is. That’s the point: free from politics and any kind of prejudice, what’s to be dealt with in this web magazine is just life and lives in this world.
"Buy PCPhoto Digital Compact Camera Handbook (A Lark Photography Book)" Overview
Last season’s updated PCPhoto Digital SLR Handbook gave camera owners a great manual with all the technical guidance they needed; now, photographers who own compact digital cameras get their turn. Open up this richly illustrated volume and find in-depth instruction, with all relevant concepts, operations, and terms masterfully explained so amateur photographers can take full advantage of all of the newest features of these amazingly capable units. In addition to a general overview of digital versus traditional photography, there’s a thorough discussion of how to utilize image stabilization, smile and blink recognition technology, the built-in flash and zoom lens, and every feature and function: how to edit in-camera, get the most from preset shooting modes, and handle the memory card, accessories, and flash. Plus, a full chapter covers picture taking in the field.
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"Buy Pit Bulls & Pit Bull Type Dogs (The Photo Book Projects, Volume 3)" Overview
82 portraits and stories of pit bulls and pit bull type dogs that will forever change your attitude about this "breed." This book is about all pit bull type dogs (not just American Pit Bull Terriers) that are discriminated against because they have a certain look and are therefore labeled as "pit bulls."
10 former Michael Vick pit bulls (including cover dog Jonny Justice, Uba, Hector, Handsome Dan and Cherry),
Oogy (from the New York Times best-selling book by the same name),
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Sarge the Elderbull
Phillies Second Baseman Chase Utley & his wife Jennifer's rescued pit bull Jack
"Buy NASA Space Photos CD-ROM and Book (Dover Electronic Clip Art)" Overview
From the iconic images of the Apollo flights to pictures from deep space captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, this collection features 151 official NASA photographs. In addition to historic pictures of rockets and astronauts, it presents brilliantly colored images of the planets and views of Earth from space, as well as distant stars, galaxies, and nebulas.
You will not be disappointed with NASA Space Photos CD-ROM and Book (Dover Electronic Clip Art)
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"Buy The Emerald Atlas (Books of Beginning)" Overview
Kate, Michael, and Emma have been in one orphanage after another for the last ten years, passed along like lost baggage.
Yet these unwanted children are more remarkable than they could possibly imagine. Ripped from their parents as babies, they are being protected from a horrible evil of devastating power, an evil they know nothing about.
Until now.
Before long, Kate, Michael, and Emma are on a journey to dangerous and secret corners of the world...a journey of allies and enemies, of magic and mayhem. And—if an ancient prophesy is correct—what they do can change history, and it is up to them to set things right.
The Emerald Atlas brims with humor and action as it charts Kate, Michael, and Emma's extraordinary adventures through an unforgettable, enchanted world.You will not be disappointed with The Emerald Atlas (Books of Beginning)
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Amazon Best Books of the Month, April 2011: With a timeless writing style that invokes thoughts of children’s fantasy classics such as Philip Pullman’s The Golden Compass and J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, author John Stephens weaves a gripping tale of mystery and magic into The Emerald Atlas. His enchanting prose and spot-on wit can only be described as both hip (Stephens was previously the executive producer of Gossip Girls) and Dickensian, a delightful combination that will both engage young readers with its relatable nature and fascinate them with its aberrant charm. If Stephens's comic finesse and archetypal writing style aren’t enough to engage young readers, they will no doubt be captivated by the plot. Stephens's complex formula for time travel and fascinating explanation for the disappearance of the magical realm is so convincing that readers might begin to believe that there is, in fact, far more to the world than meets the eye. Thought-provoking and enchanting, The Emerald Atlas has the makings of a children’s classic. --Jacqueline Segall
Amazon-Exclusive Q&A with Author John Stephens Amazon: You started off in television, co-producing and writing for The Gilmore Girls and The O.C., and then moved on to be the executive producer (and occasional writer and director) for Gossip Girls. After establishing yourself in Hollywood, what inspired you to change your course and write a children's book trilogy?
John: Honestly, sometimes I ask myself that question in the reverse. How did I ever end up in Hollywood? The truth is that writing novels was my first ambition, and given my druthers when I finished grad school, I probably would’ve gone off and just written books. The only problem was that at the time I was pretty bad at it. I really kinda stunk. As it turned out, I needed another decade of learning the craft before I was ready to write a novel. And, fortunately, writing for Hollywood turns out to be a great training ground. You learn how to work on a schedule, tell a satisfying story, build character, construct scenes, you develop a feel for dramatic momentum…and you get to tool around the Warner Bros lot on a golf cart, which is kind of awesome. In fact, writing and producing television was so much fun I kind of forgot about writing books for a while. That is, till the day I read The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman and realized that all I wanted to do was write children’s fantasy novels. And luckily by then I had the skills to pull it off without embarrassing myself.
Though I do still miss cruising around the lot on golf carts.
Amazon: The whole time I was reading The Emerald Atlas, I kept thinking what a great movie it would make. Are there any plans for a film version?
John: I hope so! Wouldn’t that be awesome? Unfortunately, at present, if people are making plans, they haven’t told me about them.
Amazon: I loved the characters of Kate, Emma, and Michael. They were all so relatable. I felt as if they were kids I had met before. Were your three young heroes inspired by anyone in your life or from your childhood?
John: Kate not so much (though she does share a name with my younger sister). Her closest inspiration came from a character in the movie Not One Less by Zyang Yimou, where this young girl is put in charge of a schoolhouse in rural China, and the teacher tells her that she’ll be paid if all the children are there when he returns. Well, of course one of the kids, this little rapscallion, runs away, and she has to track him down to this big city. And the job of finding this kid in this huge city is OVERWHELMING and yet this girl is unbelievably tenacious. I just loved that sense of incredible strength in someone so young.
Emma is partly inspired from a friend of mine, a writer I worked with who can be incredibly combative and feisty, but also has an enormous heart. I love that combination of fury and vulnerability.
Michael, in many ways, was based on me. We’re both the middle brother of two sisters, studious, wear glasses, think dwarves are awesome, and have a need to document our worlds. However, like all characters, he grew away from me and became much braver and more resourceful than I could ever hope to be.
Amazon: The fantasy world in The Emerald Atlas is described in such detail that it really comes to life in the mind of the reader. What was your inspiration for the world that Kate, Emma, and Michael happen upon?
John: The inspiration was the Adirondacks of upstate New York. A few years ago, I spent a lot of time up near Lake Placid and I found the area to be really magical and just imbued with history, in particular, a romantic, turn-of-the-century, Edith Wharton-type of history that I found very appealing. British fantasy writers are surrounded by buildings, streets, and graveyards that are centuries old. Fantasy and magic seems to cling to those places. It’s a little bit harder to find that in the States, but I felt the Adirondacks had that quality in spades, as well as being near the old stomping grounds of Washington Irving, who sort of began the tradition of American fantasy I was trying to nod towards.
Amazon: You have a distinctly individual voice and plotline in The Emerald Atlas, but your writing style does invoke thoughts of some children’s fantasy classics. The beginning portion of The Emerald Atlas reminded me a little bit of Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, while the main body of your work read more similarly to C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia and Phillip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy, and the action scenes reminded me most of J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter series. Which writers would you say inspired you most as an author?
John: First off, to say that my book reminds you of those writers is a HUGE compliment, so thank you. I feel very indebted to particular writers for very specific things. Among the ones you mention…from Pullman, I love the authority of his other worlds. He believes in Lyra’s world completely and he makes you believe in it. Also, his characters live at the edges of their feelings, which makes reading the books enormously exciting. From Lewis, at his best, he can convey a true sense of magic to readers, especially young readers. And though I don’t love all his books, his prose is always great. I admire so much about J.K. Rowling’s books but just to pick a couple things, she has a Dickensian affection for side characters that I also have. Also, she shares with Roald Dahl, one of my other literary heroes, a taste for the comic grotesque. I’m deeply indebted to Edith Nesbit, most particularly for her Bastable books. I love her humor, her lightness of touch and above all the interaction of her children. And finally, I’d just say Dickens for so many things, but mostly because he proved again and again that a funny book can also be moving.
Amazon: You started off in television, co-producing and writing for The Gilmore Girls and The O.C., and then moved on to be the executive producer (and occasional writer and director) for Gossip Girls. After establishing yourself in Hollywood, what inspired you to change your course and write a children's book trilogy?